important writers in the renaissance era, how did humanism effect the writing of Machiavelli,Erasmus,Moore?

Machiavelli the prince

Machiavelli's book "the prince" tells a tale a much controversy. his book talked about how the wealthier people treated those under them. his book also tells about the way the lower class people ha to struggle. Machiavelli intended for the prince to hold onto principality. he also intended for the book to win him back the favor of the Medici family.

Erasmus in praise of folly